University of Phoenix
Abstract
The United State’s Criminal Justice system allows people to be put to a fair trial within a court of law. This means that everyone has the right to be tried for the crimes that he or she is being charged with and has the right to an unbiased trial. Though everyone has this right, many people do not know how the trial process works, or do not know what the courtroom personnel do. The purpose of this paper is to explain how the major personnel of the courtroom work and the rolls and responsibilities of each person.
Courtroom Standards Analysis
The Role of Judge
The judge’s role in the justice system is complex. This is because there are a number of tasks that must be performed …show more content…
The deal with the judge in the same manner as the rest of the people involved in the court room by showing the upmost respect and following the rules that are enforced by the judge. The interaction with the prosecution can at times be a bumpy ride due to the fact the prosecution will do what is necessary and at times can slip away from playing by the rules. The defense will find holes in the prosecution and provide the information to their client. At times some of the actions can lead to a person who may be proven guilty the chance to walk due to the fact of the rights being broken. The defense does what is best for the client with the information provided and the ability to enforce that their client is being treated to a fair trial.
Other Courtroom Personnel
The trial process is one of the most important parts of the criminal justice system. The part where the person accused of committing a crime is either cleared or held accountable for his or her actions. There are several people whose job is to make sure that the process runs smoothly.
The Courtroom Clerk’s job is to document what happens in a case, orders that are made by the court during the trial, and the verdict at the end of the trial. The courtroom clerk also administers the oath or affirmation to all jurors and witnesses before they testify. They also mark all exhibits and evidence that is …show more content…
From the use of a judge to listen to both sides of the trial, to the impartial jury that is used to decide the verdict of the trial. Everyone in the courtroom is there to offer a fair, and safe trial for whomever may have charges brought against them. It may be true that there are many things within the Criminal Justice system that may not work efficiently or even effectively, however there is nothing that is perfect. There is something to be said when it comes to the American Justice system; it gets many things right when it comes to equal rights and fairness for the American